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With the San Francisco 49ers scheduled to take on the Detroit Lions at home this weekend, the prevailing thought among many is that quarterback Brock Purdy is the x-factor. After all, Purdy was absent for Coach Kyle Shanahan’s team vs. the Philadelphia Eagles in their devastating NFC Title Game loss last season in the City […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a game set for this Saturday at 8:15 p.m. ET against the Green Bay Packers that seems easier than fans originally expected. The 49ers aren’t playing the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions or other dominant regular season team. Instead, they will take on the Packers, a young and inexperienced squad that […]

As the San Francisco 49ers gear up for the 2024 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round clash against the Green Bay Packers, the focal point extends beyond MVP candidates Brock Purdy and of course, Christian McCaffrey. While both Purdy and McCaffrey have undoubtedly played pivotal roles for the team, it is Deebo Samuel who can emerge as […]

The NFL’s Divisional Round kicks off with a classic rivalry renewed, as the San Francisco 49ers host the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium. Both teams enter this clash riding momentum waves, hungry to prove their legitimacy as Super Bowl contenders. The 49ers finished the regular season with the NFC’s top seed, boasting a 13-4 […]

The No. 1 seed San Francisco 49ers are coming off of their first-round bye in the NFL Playoffs to face the Green Bay Packers, and Christian McCaffrey has received some good news regarding his injured calf. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said that McCaffrey is a full participant in practice on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport […]

The NFL’s All-Pro teams were released ahead of the playoffs on Friday and there was no shortage of San Francisco 49ers players grabbing the league’s highest annual individual honor. Three players earned unanimous selections, two of which came from San Francisco’s uber-talented roster. Do it all running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Fred Warner both […]

The San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams at home this Sunday in one last test before the playoffs begin. Recently the team’s star running back Christian McCaffrey got a positive take from competitor CeeDee Lamb on his worthiness for the Offensive Player of the Year Award in the NFC […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has had a phenomenal year — he’s put up 122 receptions for 1,651 yards and 10 touchdowns while breaking the Cowboys’ single-season franchise records for receptions and yards — but his pick for Offensive Player of the Year is San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. “Christian McCaffrey, he […]

The San Francisco 49ers dominated the Pro Bowl fan voting, with 15 players leading the NFC in fan votes at their positions. This starts with quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey, who both led all players in fan votes as Purdy accumulated 451,864 votes and McCaffrey raked in 429,993 votes, per NFL Network’s […]

Week 17 of the 2023 NFL regular season left plenty of hurt bodies, including the likes of Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, DeVonta Smith, and more. With that said, let’s head straight into the injury roundup in the NFL after another eventual week in the league, starting with do-it-all tailback and MVP candidate Christian McCaffrey. San […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a fantastic Week 17. Not only did they thump the Washington Commanders on the road, 27-10, but they also learned that the Philadelphia Eagles got upset by the Arizona Cardinals, which earned the Niners the No. 1 seed in the NFC. All that being said, it’s not all that rosy […]

The San Francisco 49ers will be going into the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff structure. As a result of their victory over the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles’ shocking home loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the Niners earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs as well […]

San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey suffered a calf injury in the Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders. McCaffrey was initially listed as questionable and was then seen getting tape applied to the back of his calf on the sidelines, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The 49ers star was also seen walking […]

As we reflect on the fantasy football journey from our initial drafts last August or September to the climax of Week 17, one constant remains -— the pivotal role of running backs. The unforeseen rise of players like Kyren Williams, James Cook, and Saquon Barkley among the top-10 fantasy RBs in Week 17’s PPR rankings […]

The 2023 NFL season has been nothing short of thrilling, with unexpected twists and turns at every corner. As we approach the culmination of the regular season, the race for the most valuable player (MVP) is heating up. The recent dominant performance by Lamar Jackson has sent shockwaves through the league. In this exclusive MVP […]

The NFL MVP award has largely been given to quarterbacks in its long storied history. It was rare for a person from the secondary nor even a weapon of high caliber to notch the award. But, this is not stopping Christian McCaffrey from breaking records on a weekly basis. He faced the front-runner in Lamar […]

Acquiring Christian McCaffrey in a trade back in October 2022 has already reaped the San Francisco 49ers plenty of benefits, but words continue to understate just how impactful the star running back has been to the team’s offense. And on Christmas Day, during a tough matchup against the 11-3 Baltimore Ravens, McCaffrey continues to shoulder […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey just made a lucky bettor $500,000 richer. Entering the 49ers’ Week 16 showdown with the Baltimore Ravens, a bettor’s 14-pick parlay needed just a McCaffrey touchdown to turn their $5 to nearly $500,000–$489,383.01 to be exact, per reporter Dov Kleiman. Sure enough, it didn’t take long for CMC […]

It’s rare for a team to have two legitimates MVP frontrunners. This season, though, the San Francisco 49ers have two contenders with great arguments to win MVP. We’re talking, of course, about QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey. Both players have been playing excellent football and helping lead San Francisco to the best record […]

With Christmas right around the corner, players across the NFL are splurging on gifts for their teammates. The Bills offensive line and tight ends just got Josh Allen an ATV, Derek Carr bought his receivers rolexes and diamond chains, and Trevor Lawrence and Patrick Mahomes both purchased their offensive linemen golf carts, via USA Today. […]

Jolly Old Saint Nick is gifting us all with what should be a superior Week 16 Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) and Baltimore Ravens (11-3). With as much as the NFL schedule has been downgraded this season due to quarterback injuries, damaging the value of matchups, there’s not a better […]

The three betting favorites to win the NFL MVP will be on the field on Christmas night, as Lamar Jackson leads the Baltimore Ravens out west to take on Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers. Now while Jackson is not a stranger to winning the league’s marquee individual award — Lamar’s 2019 […]

Hello, tenacious fantasy football aficionados! As we approach the pivotal phase of the fantasy football playoffs in Week 16, the pursuit of championship glory reaches its climax. Maneuvering through the playoffs successfully requires a strategic touch. Our Week 16 fantasy running back rankings are crafted to aid you in fending off elimination and chasing that […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice weighed in on the MVP conversation, particularly between Niners’ Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers have two offensive stars in the mix for the league’s MVP award, with Purdy being one of the most efficient quarterbacks and McCaffrey being arguably the most versatile offensive weapon in the NFL. […]

San Fransisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has jumped ahead of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, becoming the favorite to be the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year. This comes after a massive Week 15 performance for McCaffrey, with Hill being sidelined due to injury. Both are having tremendous seasons at their respective positions, […]

From Mr. Irrelevant to MVP? San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is currently the favorite to win the award, per FanDuel. Purdy’s odds now sit at -200 following the 49ers’ 45-29 victory Sunday, a game that saw Purdy throw for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 16-25 passing. Lamar Jackson (+500), Josh Allen (+800), Dak […]

To say that the San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl contenders would be an understatement. Kyle Shanahan has been able to orchestrate schemes that make both their offense and defense thrive. But, there could still be more to the squad. They obviously still have lapses but Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy have been playing through […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey impressed when he predicted the Philadelphia Eagles offensive play-call before Jalen Hurts even took the snap. McCaffrey was a guest on ESPN’s ManningCast broadcast during the Eagles Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks. In the second quarter while the Eagles were driving in the Red Zone, […]

After posting a three touchdown game versus the Arizona Cardinals, Christian McCaffrey is back in the top five of the NFL MVP odds. The San Francisco 49ers running back put up his sixth 100-yard game as he recorded 18 carries for 115 rushing yards and a touchdown, along with five receptions for 72 yards and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are basking in success with an 11-3 record. They have wrapped up the NFC West and currently hold the conference’s top seed. Following a commanding 45-29 victory over the 3-11 Arizona Cardinals, the Niners boast two players in our 2023 NFL MVP Power Rankings. Of course, Brock Purdy leads the charge. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently having a stellar season. The number two ranked team in the entire league, the 49ers hold an 11-3 record and are on a six-game win streak. Leading this year’s NFL Most Valuable Player race is none other than the team’s quarterback, Brock Purdy. For tight end George Kittle, however, […]

To say that the San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl contenders would be an understatement at this point. Kyle Shanahan has forged a balanced squad that could take over on both sides of the field. A large contributor specifically in their ground attacks has been Christian McCaffrey. The running back has been breezing through tough […]

For most folks, Week 15 signals the start of the fantasy football playoffs. While teams across the NFL are fighting for playoff positioning, fantasy football owners likely already know their postseason status with Week 15 upon us. Every week in fantasy is a big one, but now that the playoffs are here, it’s game time, […]

Both Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers are having incredible seasons, and head coach Kyle Shanahan believes you could make an MVP case for the two of them, but did not want to campaign for one over the other. “The only reason I wouldn’t overly comment on either one of them […]

The San Francisco 49ers are on cloud nine heading into Sunday’s game with the Cardinals in Arizona. The 49ers’ 10-3 record is tied with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys for the top mark in the National Football Conference. Most Valuable Player arguments have been made for both Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy, the team’s […]

After another win over the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to make his case for the NFL MVP after throwing for 368 yards and two touchdowns. One of his biggest competitors is on his own team in running back Christian McCaffrey, who had 16 carries for 145 yards this past week, […]

According to Tony Holzman-Escareno of the NFL, there have only been five instances in history where a team had both the NFL’s rushing leader and the top scoring defense in the league. Those happened within just a two-decade span from 1944 to 1962. The San Francisco 49ers are on pace to become the sixth team […]

The 49ers are peaking as they prepare for their Week 14 game against the Seahawks. They are coming off a dramatic and one-sided victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, demonstrating that they are in the same category as the defending NFC champions, and perhaps even better. By going on the road and pulling off a 42-19 […]

Heading into the San Francisco 49ers Week 14 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks and coming off a convincing Week 13 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is the betting favorite to take home the 2023 NFL MVP Award. While the oddsmakers do have the award going to the right team — the […]